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Title: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: LuckyDog on April 07, 2011, 07:22:36 AM

Hello Folks,

This is my first post - hope it goes well...

I have picked up an antique horse drawn plow and have identified it as a Single Handle Dutch Plow. These plows were common in the early 19th century in NY Hudson Valley. It has an iron plow blade and wooden stanchion (sp?).

Does anybody think that this thing has value? I paid $20 for it at a sale.

Thanks,

Lucky

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: waywardangler on April 07, 2011, 07:27:35 AM

Well, the Amish still use them and many people use them for yard decorations. $20 is a great price. I usually see them go for $75-100 at farm auctions if the wood is not rotted.

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: mart on April 07, 2011, 08:38:38 AM

Most farm pieces go even higher in Texas !! Here in my area $150. or higher depending on condition !!  Is there a pic ??

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: waywardangler on April 07, 2011, 08:48:41 AM

I am going to buy, buy, buy in Wisconsin and haul to Texas! That would be a good idea if gas was not what it is.  ;D

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: mart on April 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM

I often wonder why old farm equipment is so much higher here and you guys can pick it up for pennies and its in good shape !!  There is not much of it left here due to our weather. More humid and and the wood rots quicker I guess !!

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: LuckyDog on April 07, 2011, 11:05:59 AM

Here is a pic(http://s951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/chriscokid/)

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: LuckyDog on April 07, 2011, 11:08:55 AM

Lets try that again...

http://s951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/chriscokid/

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: waywardangler on April 07, 2011, 12:31:54 PM

I even see that style for rural type mailbox stands.

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on April 08, 2011, 01:38:15 PM

Very cool bit of history! Definitely worth $20. I think you should hitch the family dog to it and till the rosebeds, then see what the neighbors say!  ;)

Title: Re: Old Horse Drawn Plow
Post by: waywardangler on April 08, 2011, 03:30:55 PM

If the family dog is a Chihuahua, it would serve better as a tie-out stake.  ;D